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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 112 repairs.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 140000 mi US $500 |
Driver side wheel bearing also making noise. Replaced both bearing assemblies. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 71920 mi $1200 |
Replace steering box |
| 1240 mi $2000 |
Replaced wheel bearings |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 149000 mi US $100 |
Replaced the rear shocks. They looked to be original and were only slightly rotted out. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 152200 mi US $188 |
Wheel bearing drivers side & lower steering shaft bearing replaced for the 3 time in 30,xxx miles |
| 152900 mi US $234 |
Rear axle seal & bearing drivers side failed, no reason other than it wanted to. New Timken bearings & seals installed both sides less than a year ago. |
| 155700 mi | Vibration in the vehicle, unable at this time to figure out where its coming from although its still there. Common wear items checked out OK including tires and suspension parts. Not sure where its coming from working to resolve issue. |
| 189000 mi US $180 |
Driver front wheel bearing was humming, also noticed it pulling a bit to drivers side. |
| 82000 mi US $174 |
Right front wheel bearing completely worn out. Immediate replacement needed. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 106000 mi US $700 |
Front axle bearing needed to be replaced |
| 124000 mi US $890 |
Front passenger wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 154100 mi US $2000 |
Tie rods in an out, ball joints, shocks, brakes, tires. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 132000 mi US $200 |
Tie rod end wore out. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 181000 mi US $36 |
LF wheel hub. Replaced with Timken unit. Also replaced dust shield with Dorman unit. |
| 184000 mi US $10 |
Driver side ball joint replacement. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $250 |
Replaced steering rack assembly. Rack was leaking fluid as a result of a collision some years earlier and had started to show poor response due to a likely worn pinion gear. |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 173000 mi US $2600 |
Rack and Pinion leaking fluid |
| 196000 mi US $818 |
Left front wheel bearing assembly replaced. Cost includes four-wheel disc brake pads replaced and rotors turned. |
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